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Hoffman Estates, IL–Sports and fitness brand Everlast Worldwide inked an exclusive license deal with Sears Holdings, which will see its apparel, footwear and accessories merchandise distributed at Sears and Kmart stores next year. Sears will have the Everlast brand exclusive to its 850 Sears doors and the Everlast Sport brand …

In an effort to garner as much business as possible in a difficult economic climate, more top U.S. retailers will be opening their doors on Thanksgiving, a holiday that traditionally is a day of rest. Although drugs and groceries stores have been opening on Thanksgiving for years, a growing number …

Hoffman Estates, IL—Sears Holdings reported today a third quarter loss wider than expected, mostly due to lower sales in apparel and appliances in its namesake Sears stores. Loss widened to $218 million, or $1.98 a share, for the three months ended October 30, from $127 million, or $1.09 a share, …

Hoffman Estates, IL—Sears is stepping up its offering in the contemporary market with the launch in early 2011 of UK Style by French Connection under a new license agreement with LF USA’s Regatta division, a U.S. subsidiary of Li & Fung. In an agreement announced today, Sears plans to roll …

Hoffman Estates, IL–Sears Holdings Corp. said today that its second-quarter loss narrowed and profit margins increased at its Kmart chain. But the earnings results fell short of expectations as the company faces stiffer competition and slowing consumer spending, especially in groceries, caused declines in comparable store sales. The net loss …

Los Angeles—While teen Twilhards helped the stars of the Twilight film saga walk away with 12 2010 Teen Choice Awards Sunday night, teens also chose their celebrity favorites in fashion including “Miley and Max,” the collection singer Miley Cyrus and Max Azria collaborated on for Walmart. Cyrus, who also won …

New York—Sears and Kmart are hoping juniors will go bonkers for Bongo. Iconix Brand Group announced Tuesday a long-term agreement with Sears Holdings, giving the two retailers exclusives to Bongo apparel, accessories and other lifestyle related categories starting this fall. The Bongo brand, which gained fame in the 1980s with …

Yonkers, NY—When Consumers Reports asked American consumers which national retailer they rated top notch, Costco topped the list. According to a survey of 30,000 shoppers who were asked to rate the top 11 most popular chain stores, 50% rated Costco as having “Excellent” value. In addition to citing the warehouse …

Hoffman Estates, IL–Sears Holdings Corp. reported Thursday that its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 38% as margins in its Sears store tightened due to heavy discounting on appliances. Net income in the quarter ended May 1 fell to $16 million, or 14 cents a share, from $26 million. Revenue was down …

Chicago–Sears Holdings Corp. predicted Thursday that its first-quarter profit forecast that may exceed Wall Street expectations after its Sears U.S. department stores returned to positive sales for the first time in six years and Kmart saw its third straight gain. Sears agreed to buy 18.7 million shares of already majority-owned …

Troy, MI– Kmart, a unit of Sears Holdings, has teamed with actress and singer Selena Gomez to launch a junior fashion collection. Kmart and Gomez, along with her master licensee Adjmi Cynosure Holdings, will launch “Dream Out Loud” by Selena Gomez at the end of July. The collection will include junior …